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Central Coast Holidays
Known as “the playground of two cities”, New South Wales’ Central Coast is a scenic stretch of coastline between Sydney and Newcastle. Featuring a diverse landscape of gorgeous beaches, scenic inlets, rivers, lakes and picturesque hinterland, the Central Coast has plenty of exciting destinations for relaxation and adventure. Visit charming towns and see historic lighthouses. Hike through fragrant eucalypt forests and spot whales off the shore.
Explore Gosford, the coast’s largest township. Embark on a road trip north towards the Wyong region to tour the laid-back coastal towns. Terrigal Beach and Avoca Beach are popular swimming spots. Wax up your surfboard and hit the surf breaks at North Avoca and Soldiers Beach. Enjoy a cooling dip in the rock pools at Pearl Beach.
Experience breathtaking coastal views with a walk along the 9-kilometre (5.6-mile) trail that stretches from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal. More trails can be found in the Central Coast’s numerous national parks. See the cascading Somersby Falls in Brisbane Water National Park, near Gosford. Bouddi National Park is home to pristine beaches, jagged cliffs and several Aboriginal cultural sites. Hike through beautiful red gumtrees to Crackneck Point Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park and spot whales breaching out at sea.
Learn about the Central Coast’s diverse wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park or the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, both of which are ideal for kids. Other family-friendly attractions include the Tree Top Adventure Park, where you can ride a zip line through the trees in the lush Ourimbah State Forest.
Other leisure activities include mini golf and indoor swimming at the Mingara Recreation Club. Catch a performance at the annual Central Coast Country Music Festival or an opera production in the Arboretum.
Main towns along the Central Coast are accessible by regular trains from Sydney. Just 1 hour’s drive north from Sydney, the Central Coast is a great weekend getaway. Visit in summer for sun-drenched beach days or in winter for whale-watching season.
Guide to Exploring Central Coast
Top Deals on Flights
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Top Hotel Deals
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2 Mar-3 Mar
Beachcomber Hotel
200 Main Road, Toukley, NSWProperty is a bit run down but comfortable. Lake views are beautiful.
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2 Mar-3 Mar
Oaks Waterfront Resort
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSWThe sofa bed was not uncomfortable and the mattress had a lot of stain on it.
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19 Mar-20 Mar
Pullman Magenta Shores Resort
1 Magenta Drive, Magenta Shores, NSWLoved our stay here. Beautiful staff, lovely room, superb breakfast. Highly recommend, terrific value for money!!
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1 Mar-2 Mar
Crowne Plaza Terrigal
Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal, NSWReally enjoyed my stay and the overall experience.
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1 Mar-2 Mar
Mantra Ettalong Beach
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSWGreat location and the front desk was very helpful.
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22 Mar-23 Mar
Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast
40 Kooindah Boulevard, Wyong, NSWWe really loved our stay here. comfy bed, great breakfast, clean enough amenities. Great for a quiet weekend away. The only dislike was the fact that the Spa is no longer available at the resort.
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2 Mar-3 Mar
Ocean Front at The Entrance
102 Ocean Parade, The Entrance, NSWGreat accomodation. Very clean and modern rooms. Next time I’ll book the spa room! Awesome Friendly staff too.
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1 Mar-2 Mar
Ibis Budget Gosford
63 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford, NSWThis is a good hotel to stay in for a few nights, it’s always clean and comfortable, the bathrooms in the hotel good, but if you have a shower it wets all the floor, other than the shower, it’s well worth stay at.
